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KU12 MYV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,830 mi
Last recorded140,830 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 MYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 140,830 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 140,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 134,190 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 134,182 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 116,580 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 116,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 103,752 miles

Some condensation in nearside headlight

Pass 11 Mar 2021 91,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,667 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,976 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside front tyre

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,048 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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KU12 MYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU12 MYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU12 MYV registered?

KU12 MYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is KU12 MYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 MYV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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